An overview of the farming systems in Nagaland

Abstract

Farming system is combination resources in farming, sustaining ecological balance and raising socio-economic status of the farming community. Jhum cultivation, WRTC and WTC, alder tree based and zabo system are traditional farming systems that are still dominant in Nagaland along with indigenous techniques and methods used by the farmers to meet the requirements of the population. With integration of livestock, crop production and fruit cultivation, creation of employment is adequate and income is generated at the same time, with secondary data collected a review of farming system is provided.